Pippen Reservoir Report
Nearby: Fisher Fisher Dam
Last Updated: January 11, 2026
Pippen is a privately owned earth dam located in Beaverton, Montana, on TR-Larb Creek.
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Summary
Built in 1925, this dam serves multiple purposes including fire protection, stock, and a small fish pond. With a height of 12 feet and a length of 200 feet, Pippen has a storage capacity of 141 acre-feet, with a normal storage level of 59 acre-feet. Despite its age, the dam has a low hazard potential and is currently rated as "Not Rated" in terms of its condition assessment.
Located in Valley County, Montana, Pippen is under state jurisdiction and is regulated by the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. It is regularly inspected, permitted, and enforced by state agencies to ensure its safety and compliance with regulations. With its primary purpose being fire protection, this dam plays a crucial role in water resource management in the area, providing essential water storage for various uses. While there are no associated structures or federal agency involvement, Pippen remains a key feature in the local landscape and a valuable asset for the community.
Overall, Pippen is a historic earth dam that continues to serve important functions in its location in Montana. With its low hazard potential and state-regulated status, the dam provides essential water resources for fire protection, stock, and small fish pond activities. As a privately owned structure, Pippen exemplifies the importance of responsible water management practices and highlights the collaboration between private owners and state agencies to ensure the safety and effectiveness of water infrastructure in the region.
Year Completed |
1925 |
Dam Length |
200 |
Dam Height |
12 |
River Or Stream |
TR-LARB CREEK |
Primary Dam Type |
Earth |
Hydraulic Height |
12 |
Nid Storage |
141 |
Hazard Potential |
Low |
Nid Height |
12 |
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Condition Assessment
SatisfactoryNo existing or potential dam safety deficiencies are recognized. Acceptable performance is expected under all loading conditions (static, hydrologic, seismic) in accordance with the minimum applicable state or federal regulatory criteria or tolerable risk guidelines.
Fair
No existing dam safety deficiencies are recognized for normal operating conditions. Rare or extreme hydrologic and/or seismic events may result in a dam safety deficiency. Risk may be in the range to take further action. Note: Rare or extreme event is defined by the regulatory agency based on their minimum
Poor A dam safety deficiency is recognized for normal operating conditions which may realistically occur. Remedial action is necessary. POOR may also be used when uncertainties exist as to critical analysis parameters which identify a potential dam safety deficiency. Investigations and studies are necessary.
Unsatisfactory
A dam safety deficiency is recognized that requires immediate or emergency remedial action for problem resolution.
Not Rated
The dam has not been inspected, is not under state or federal jurisdiction, or has been inspected but, for whatever reason, has not been rated.
Not Available
Dams for which the condition assessment is restricted to approved government users.
Hazard Potential Classification
HighDams assigned the high hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation will probably cause loss of human life.
Significant
Dams assigned the significant hazard potential classification are those dams where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life but can cause economic loss, environment damage, disruption of lifeline facilities, or impact other concerns. Significant hazard potential classification dams are often located in predominantly rural or agricultural areas but could be in areas with population and significant infrastructure.
Low
Dams assigned the low hazard potential classification are those where failure or mis-operation results in no probable loss of human life and low economic and/or environmental losses. Losses are principally limited to the owner's property.
Undetermined
Dams for which a downstream hazard potential has not been designated or is not provided.
Not Available
Dams for which the downstream hazard potential is restricted to approved government users.
Pippen